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National AFL-CIO report shows 74 New Jersey workers were killed on the job in 2019
Posted OnMay 4, 2021 byView Report here: Death on the Job 2021 An annual report released on Tuesday, May 4, by the national AFL-CIO shows that 74 New Jersey workers were killed on the…Read More
Labor Candidate Carney elected to Sussex Commissioners, replacing Labor Candidate Hertzberg
Posted OnFebruary 1, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates our Brother Christopher Carney, who was elected at a special convention to fill an open seat on the Sussex County Board of Commissioners. Brother…Read More
Biden’s choice to lead OSHA led USW’s safety efforts
Posted OnJanuary 22, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends President Joe Biden on his choice of James S. Frederick to lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and looks forward to working with…Read More
Remembering Martin Luther King on his day
Posted OnJanuary 15, 2021 byWe honor a great supporter of Democracy and Labor: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was defending…Read More
Labor Candidates serving working families through elected offices
Posted OnJanuary 11, 2021 byPleasantville City Mayor Judy Ward was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Susan Maven on Jan. 1, 2021. She was joined by her husband, Wick; sons Terence and Jeren; and…Read More
A Union Contract for Christmas
Posted OnDecember 21, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO congratulates Sean P. McBride, President of IFPTE Local 196, and Jimmy Robertello, Business Agent of Local 196, on their recent organizing victory in Camden County….Read More
Going shopping? Shopping online? Buy Union!
Posted OnNovember 25, 2020 byOne thing that never changes is the value of well-established, American made brands produced by companies that treat their workers fairly and give them a voice on the job. Happy…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the loss of Justice Ginsburg
Posted OnSeptember 19, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion for civil rights, women’s rights and workers’ rights. “Justice Ginsburg always…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech thanks Gov. Phil Murphy for signing into law Workers’ Compensation Reform for Essential Workers who Contracted COVID-19
Posted OnSeptember 14, 2020 byMonday, September 14, 2020 “Governor Murphy has done a very good job in handling the pandemic in New Jersey under very difficult circumstances, said Charles Wowkanech, President of the New…Read More
House Democrats lead Families First agenda to confront coronavirus crisis
Posted OnMarch 19, 2020 byTalking Points from Congress From the Office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, March 19, 2020, at 12:06:21 PM EDT The American people need and deserve a coordinated, fully-funded, whole-of-government response…Read More